Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 18th Deceased of the Boyle family, Tullymore Tuesday 19th Hugh & Molly Melly and Mary Sheerin Wednesday 20th Marian McGill and deceased of Murray Family Thursday 21st Sinead Dorrian and George O’Gara Friday 22nd Deceased members of Ardara GAA Club Saturday 11.00am Con Breslin Saturday… ~~~~~~~~
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 road between Ardara and Narin/Portnoo will be blocked from 7am – 4pm this Saturday 16th October. The exact location of the road closure will be at the funeral home between Beagh Bridge and Kilclooney Bridge. Motorists are advised to use… ~~~~~~~~
First official Festival After Lockdown Ardara is proud to be fit to announce that our new festival will take place on the weekend starting Friday 19th November until Sunday 21st November. Traditionally the Matchmaking Festival would be taking place around then but with all the emphasis on social distancing etc. we are calling this Festival… ~~~~~~~~
Announcing the “Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” Festival 2021 By Donna Harkin It turns out that the Matchmaking Festival will NOT be running this year, and yes, you’ve guessed it, we’re having a ‘Not the Matchmaking Festival’ festival, and we’re calling it the “Keep Yer Hands to Yerself” festival. It will take place from Friday… ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday Maggie, James Snr. and James Jnr. Molloy, Maghera Tuesday John Curran, Kentucky Thursday Mary Heekin Friday Mamie Kennedy Saturday 11.00am Patrick and Bernard Breslin, Upper Monargan Saturday 7.30pm Brigid, John and Cassie Molloy Memorial Mass for Teresa (The Saddler) Gildea on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm… ~~~~~~~~
Owenea FM Owenea FM, the long established community radio station based in Ardara, has applied for a further 100-day licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland which, once granted, will allow it to continue transmitting each Saturday and Sunday for the next year. Although the past 18 months have limited the ability to stage fund… ~~~~~~~~
We would like to invite you to the final, in person, event of The People’s Transition pilot in Ardara, Co Donegal. Saturday, 9th October from 10.30-3.30 in Nesbitt Arms Hotel (Refreshments will be available on arrival, and a light lunch will be provided). The event will include a presentation & discussion of the pilot project… ~~~~~~~~
Ardara Health Centre will be contacting all those 65 years and over to offer an appointment for the Flu vaccine. Those over 80 years will also be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine. The vaccination Clinic will be on the morning of Friday 8th October 2021. We expect to make these phone calls on Saturday morning… ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Friday 7.30pm Mick and Kathleen Gildea Saturday 7.30pm Robert Crossey Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 11.00am Vigil Mass Saturday: 7.30pm Sunday: 9.00am and 11.00am Day for Life This year’s Day for Life is celebrated on… ~~~~~~~~
Festival Return Ardara had its first festival this weekend since the lockdown. The ‘Not the Johnny Doherty Festival’ was organized by Donna Harkin, one of the unsung heroes of festivals in Ardara for many years. Musicians descended on Ardara this weekend and we had a feast of wonderful music. All accommodation was taken up and… ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Monday 10.00am Patrick Gildea Friday 7.30pm Philomena and Michael Maguire Saturday 11.00am Alice Carr O’Brien Saturday 7.30pm James, Cassie and Nancy Gallagher Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday at 7.30pm Friday at 10.00am and 7.30pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 11.00am Vigil Mass Saturday: 7.30pm… ~~~~~~~~
This weekend 24th to 26th September Well done to Donna Harkin for getting our festival programme off to a great start this weekend. Donna is presenting the “Not The Johnny Doherty Festival”. Well thought out Donna, as the Johnny Doherty couldn’t take place. Instead this weekend there will be great music sessions in a number… ~~~~~~~~
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the R261 Narin/Portnoo road (between Maas junction and Clooney) will be blocked from 12 noon – 6pm today 20th September and again tomorrow Tuesday 21st September from 8am until 6.00pm. The exact location of the road closure will be from the N56 Mass… ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Thursday 10.00am Patrick Carr Saturday 7.30pm James Boyle Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 11.00am Vigil Mass Saturday: 7.30pm Sunday: 9.00am and 11.00am Notices Over the last period of time, we have noticed that when people… ~~~~~~~~
Donegal GAP Heritage & History Group will hold a live meeting in the marquee at Barrett’s Tavern, Kilclooney on Sat., 25th Sept. at 11am. Tea/coffee and scones will be served (price depending on numbers). Everyone welcome. Please RSVP to ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com by Tue. 21st Sept. Covid-19 guidelines apply. ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses This Coming Week Wednesday 15th at 7.30pm Gerry McLaughlin Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday & Friday at 7.30pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 11.00am Vigil Mass Saturday: 7.30pm Sunday: 9.00am and 11.00am Notices Any person wishing to join the Pioneer Association: A member of the Association will… ~~~~~~~~
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Donegal County Council wishes to advise that due to the essential road works, the local Road L2563 between MAAS and ARDARA will be blocked for a time from 8.00am to 5.00pm on Monday 30th , Tuesday 31st August, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd September. Local access along this road will be maintained. The road will… ~~~~~~~~
Church webcam link: mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara Anniversary Masses Wednesday 1st at 7.30pm Month’s Mind Mass of Gerard Gallagher Friday at 10.00am Nancy Yates Friday at 7.30pm Kitty Watters Saturday at 11.00am Brigid McGinley Saturday at 7.30pm Ann and John Breslin Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am Wednesday at 7.30pm Friday at 10.00am and 7.30pm Weekend… ~~~~~~~~
Ardara Ardara is a popular destination with visitors from all over Ireland this summer. All businesses in town made a special effort to ensure all visitors complied with Government Guidelines re the Corona Virus and all were most willing to comply. Hopefully, all these visitors will return to the area in time to come. Confirmations… ~~~~~~~~
